Assistant Chief Engineer

Negotiable
Experience
5-10 years
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Job Description

Assistant chief engineer

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
is looking for an Assistant Chief Engineer to join our Engineering
team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team
that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting
responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan
of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner
and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences
located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development
pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most
sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian
heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury
experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is a luxurious urban
resort located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and enjoys an unrivalled location
next to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, KL Convention Centre, and prestigious
Suria KLCC mall.

About the job

Based at
the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur / within the Engineering Department in Kuala
Lumpur, the Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible to keep all equipment
in good repair with a minimum of downtime by providing day-to-day maintenance
of the hotel.

The Assistant Chief Engineer reports to the Chief Engineer / Director
of Engineering.

As Assistant Chief Engineer, you will
be responsible for the following duties:

  • To make sure
    the hotel is ready for any statutory and mandatory audits/ inspections like
    but not limited to fire department, MOTAC, FLHSS etc.

  • To attend
    statutory fire training and to be fully conversant with and abide by all rules
    concerning fire, life safety.

  • To delegate, create, prepare
    and implement the QC/QA plan and any associated and relevant directives
    and instructions needed to support the plan. The main duties will be to develop
    and manage the quality control and quality assurance procedures and ensure high
    quality results.

  • To undertake responsibility for supervising,
    training, and instructing colleagues in terms of Food Safety & Hygiene
    and Occupational Health & Safety.

  • In conjunction with
    the Training Manager, identify training needs of the department and ensure
    training plans are created and delivered.

  • To plan, direct,
    control co-ordinate and participate in all areas and activities of
    the department.

  • To keep the cost at a minimum and will ensure
    that the hotel standards of service and cleanliness of the entire hotel
    is maintained.

As Assistant Chief Engineer, we expect
from you
:

  • Minimum 5 years working experience as Duty
    Engineer, in hotel experience would be an advantage

  • Possess
    Bachelor Degree in Electrical/Building Maintenance

  • Able
    to analyze any malfunction of all mechanical equipment used in
    the Hotel

  • Ability to write routine reports, keep logs
    and correspondence

Our commitment to you


  • Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique
    learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so
    that you grow, continuously.

  • MOstay. When you work as hard
    as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off.

    As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world.
    The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive
    rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.

  • Heath & Colleague
    Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing
    matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered
    to all our colleagues, globally.

  • EPF (Employees Provident Fund)
    contributions (higher than the norm

  • SOCSO (Social Security
    Organisation) & EIS (Employment Insurance System)

  • Public holiday
    entitlement based on Malaysian calendar

  • Exceptional rest area &
    colleagues engagement activities.

We’re Fans.

Are you?

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is a well-known luxury hotel group. It was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, China, under the Jardine Matheson Group. The group's brand logo is a folding fan with 11 segments. In 2025, the group upgraded its brand identity with a modern fan design, simplified text, and custom fonts, while also introducing new colors like celadon green and launching a new member app. As of 2025, the group operates 43 hotels in 27 countries and regions and manages several residential projects.